‘Living Green’ Archives
Needham’s Green Communities Study Committee
Did you know the Town of Needham is requesting to be a Massachusetts Green Community? On January 25th, the Board of Selectman formally appointed a Green Communities Study Committee, based on specific areas of expertise and interested resident-at-large. Its members, listed [Read More]
How To Live Green
Here are some simple things you can do to help protect our environment. Some of these tips may even save you money! RECYCLING: One simple thing you can do is recycle the paper and plastic goods in your home. Check with your town or trash collector to find out recycling [Read More]
The Benefits of GeoThermal Energy
How does it work? Geothermal systems rely on the earth’s subsurface maintaining a constant temperature. The temperature may fluctuate significantly at the surface, but at depths greater than 6 feet, the temperature remains relatively stable (approximately 50 degrees [Read More]
Save Money while Protecting Our Environment
Reduce Waste: Reuse and Recycle Choose products made from recyclable material rather than disposables. And whenever you can, recycle paper, newspapers, glass and plastic. If you can recycle half your household waste a year, you can save the environment 2,400 pounds of [Read More]
